How far is Driggs, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Driggs, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.42 mi
01h 25m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.42 mi
Kilometers
127.82 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM MDT
Return by in Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Driggs
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Driggs
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swan Valley
ID

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

From Driggs
37.2 mi
00h 42m
To Idaho Falls
42.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Thursday

Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Driggs and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Driggs and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West Little Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · West Little Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Highway 31

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West State Highway 31

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Swan Valley Highway

    28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Ririe Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Yellowstone Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northgate Mile

    2812 ft · 39 sec · Northgate Mile

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto South Holmes Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Holmes Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Driggs and Idaho Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 36%
Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 13%
West State Highway 31
9.88 mi · 12%
East Ririe Highway
9.54 mi · 12%
South Main Street
8.32 mi · 10%
North Yellowstone Highway
3.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Swan Valley Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Swan Valley Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swan Valley
00h 42m from Driggs
Leave By
3:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow leaving Driggs and Rain And Snow Likely near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Driggs to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Swan Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Driggs and 42.3 miles from Idaho Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow around Driggs and Rain And Snow Likely near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Driggs and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.61 km).

Driggs

#1 Driggs

City in Teton County, Idaho, United States

Population1,817
Coordinates43.7232500, -111.1113300
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: West Little Avenue (-111.111338, 43.723084)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.85 $23.69
Premium $4.55 $12.74 $25.47
Diesel $5.41 $15.15 $30.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Driggs and Idaho Falls. The current time is 01:53:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.